vocalsonly
Vocalsonly is a term used in music production and audio editing to describe vocal-only content, either as an a cappella-style track or as a derived version from a stereo mix with the instrumental removed. It is commonly used for remixes, karaoke, vocal coaching, and music analysis.
The term is informal and based on the broader practice of separating vocal elements from instrumental tracks.
Quality varies with factors like vocal center-panning, reverb, and the presence of double-tracking or effects. Clean
Applications include remixing, karaoke playback, vocal training, and transcription work. Some artists release stems specifically to
See also: a cappella, vocal isolation, stem, karaoke, source separation.